Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) FAQs, Pros & Cons, User Queries and Answers

Samsunghas unveiled two of its much awaited budget smartphones today in India, the 2016 Edition of the Galaxy J7 and Galaxy J5 have been announced for sale. Samsung Galaxy J7 is the elder one among the two and comes with a bigger display, faster processor and heavier battery. The Galaxy J7 (2016) has been priced at INR 15,990 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart from May 10 onwards.

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Pros

Good camera

Lightweight

Premium design and build

Android Marshmallow

Dual-SIM 4G

Big 3300 mAh battery

Crisp display

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Cons

2 GB RAM

No fingerprint sensor

No ambient light sensor

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Hands-On/First Impression [Video]

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Quick Specifications

Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)

Display

5.5 inches super AMOLED

Screen Resolution

HD (1280 x 720)

Operating System

Android Lollipop 6.0

Processor

1.6 GHz Octa-Core

Chipset

Exynos 7870

Memory

2 GB RAM

Inbuilt Storage

16 GB

Storage Upgrade

Yes, upto 128GB via microSD

Primary Camera

13 MP with LED flash

Video recording

1080p@30fps

Secondary Camera

5 MP

Battery

3300 mAh

Fingerprint Sensor

No

NFC

Yes

4G ready

Yes

SIM card type

Dual SIM

Waterproof

No

Weight

170 gms

Price

INR 15,990

Question- How is Design and Build Quality?

Answer- The Samsung Galaxy J7 comes with a metal frame build, with rounded edges for a better hold, chrome finish on the corners, and a removable back. The phone’s build quality does look really good, with a great feel in the hand. The phone does not feel slippery at all because of that plastic back on the phone. One handed usage is not very convenient but grip is very good.

Answer- There is no word about the type of display glass protection on this phone.

Question- How is the Display of the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?

Answer- It comes with a big 5.5 inch Super AMOLED display which looks good in terms of colours and clarity. It looks sharp and crisp which makes HD videos look amazing on this screen. It is a 720p panel, but we expected it to have at least full-HD display. It has decent viewing angles and the outdoor visibility is also good.

Answer- We did not test the Galaxy J7 speaker at the event, we will update this section once we get the review unit.

Question- How is the Call quality?

Answer- The call quality is really nice, we did not notice any issue in between the call.

Question- How good is The Camera Quality of the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?

Answer- Camera quality on Galaxy J7 is really good, it has a 13 MP camera on the back and it is capable of clicking some good looking shots in the natural light. We tested the camera in low light as well, and the low light pictures looked better than other 13 MP cameras in this range. We will do a detailed camera test later and update you with the samples very soon.

Question- Can we Play Full HD 1080p Videos on Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?

Answer- It comes with a HD display (720 x 1280p) which supports video resolution up to 720p. So, it can play HD videos but the resolution will be restricted under this 720p.

Question- Can Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) record slow motion videos?

Answer- No, it cannot record slow motion videos.

Question- How is the Battery Backup on Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?

Answer- It comes with a 3300 mAh battery and it sounds enough for a device with such specifications.

Question- What Color Variants Available for Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?

Answer- White, Black and Gold variants are available for Samsung Galaxy J7.

Question- Is there any in-built power saver in the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?

Answer- Yes, it comes with ultra-data saving mode which is very effective for data saving.

Question- Which Sensors are available on Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?

Answer- It has accelerometer and proximity sensor.

Question- What is the Weight of Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?

Answer- It weighs around 170 grams.

Question- What is the SAR Value of Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?

Answer- Not available.

Question- Does It Support Tap Wake up Commands?

Answer- No, it does not support tap to wake commands.

Question- Does Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Have Heating Issues?

Answer- As far as our initial hands on experience is concerned; we did not notice any heating issue with the device.

Question- Can Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) be connected to a Bluetooth Headset?

Answer- Yes, it can be connected to a Bluetooth headset.

Question- How is the Gaming Performance?

Answer- Galaxy J7 is a decent phone for gaming, although we have not tried gaming on this till now. As far as the expectations are concerned, it has enough power to run basic 3D games and light weight games without any issue. Playing games like Nova 3 and GTA may not sound like a good idea.

Question- Mobile Hotspot Internet Sharing Supported?

Answer- Yes, it supports mobile hotspot internet sharing.

Conclusion

Samsung has come all prepared this year, as we have seen some amazing devices from the beginning of 2016. Galaxy J7 is also one of the better phones that has company released so far, it comes with a decent looking specsheet but the quality of performance, build and the camera add value to this smartphone. It has few drawbacks as well, but they can be ignored looking at the brand value Samsung offers.